Updated December 5th, 2018 at 12:22 IST

Spooked by Christian Michel's extradition, a rattled Vijay Mallya pleads with India

Following Christian Michel's extradition to India, a spooked Vijay Mallya has tweeted saying that he has been unfairly treated by the politicians and the media. Hours after Michel was brought to India, Mallya began a series of tweet claiming he was being unfairly treated by the authorities. He even said he has offered to 100% of the principal amount to the banks.

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Following Christian Michel's extradition to India, a spooked Vijay Mallya has tweeted saying that he has been unfairly treated by the politicians and the media. Hours after Michel was brought to India, Mallya began a series of tweet claiming he was being unfairly treated by the authorities, and speaking about his offer to pay 100% of the principal amount to the banks.

Politicians and Media are constantly talking loudly about my being a defaulter who has run away with PSU Bank money. All this is false. Why don’t I get fair treatment and the same loud noise about my comprehensive settlement offer before the Karnataka High Court. Sad.
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya)

Airlines struggling financially partly becoz of high ATF prices. Kingfisher was a fab airline that faced the highest ever crude prices of $ 140/barrel. Losses mounted and that’s where Banks money went.I have offered to repay 100 % of the Principal amount to them. Please take it.
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya)

For three decades running India’s largest alcoholic beverage group, we contributed thousands of crores to the State exchequers. Kingfisher Airlines also contributed handsomely to the States. Sad loss of the finest Airline but still I offer to pay Banks so no loss. Please take it.
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya)

I see the quick media narrative about my extradition decision. That is separate and will take its own legal course. The most important point is public money and I am offering to pay 100% back. I humbly request the Banks and Government to take it. If payback refused, WHY ?
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya)

The ruling in Vijay Mallya's extradition is likely to be given on December 10 by the Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London.

Christian Michel was extradited to India on Tuesday night. The CBI took his custody soon after.

On Wednesday, Michel will be taken to the court and produced in front of a special judge. The CBI has asked the court to be allow an in-camera hearing for Michel.

Michel was a middleman in the deal to acquire choppers to be used for VVIPs in India that underwent numerous and questionable changes during the UPA regime, including allegations that the criteria were changed to suit a particular company. He may also hold the key to deciphering a notebook recovered in the probe into the AgustaWestland 'Choppergate' scam that contained numerous initials alongside what appeared to be sums of money.

Published December 5th, 2018 at 09:09 IST

Spooked by Christian Michel's extradition, a rattled Vijay Mallya pleads with India

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